Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
taivanensis
ID:
281549

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fukuy.) Ohwi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 5: 146 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000280881



Common Names

  • Ponerorchis Taivanensis
  • Taivanensis Orchid
  • Taivanensis Ponerorchis


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Synonyms

  • Orchis taitungensis S.S.Ying [unknown]
  • Orchis taitungensis alboflorens S.S.Ying [unknown]
  • Orchis taiwanensis Fukuy. [unknown]
  • Ponerorchis taitungensis (S.S.Ying) S.S.Ying [unknown]
  • Ponerorchis taitungensis alboflorens (S.S.Ying) S.S.Ying [unknown]
  • Chusua taiwanensis (Fukuy.) P.F.Hunt [unknown]

Description

Ponerorchis taivanensis (also called the Taiwanese ponerorchis, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to China, Japan, and Taiwan. It is found in grassy meadows and open forests, typically at elevations of 500-1500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Ponerorchis taivanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ponerorchis taivanensis has small yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ponerorchis taivanensis is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical Asia. It is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The plant should be kept moist, but not wet. It can be propagated through division or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Ponerorchis taivanensis

Ponerorchis taivanensis can be found in Taiwan.

Ponerorchis taivanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ponerorchis taivanensis?

Ponerorchis taivanensis

What is the common name of Ponerorchis taivanensis?

Taiwanese Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Ponerorchis taivanensis?

Woodlands and grasslands

Species in the Ponerorchis genus

Ponerorchis brevicalcarata, Ponerorchis chidori, Ponerorchis chusua, Ponerorchis crenulata, Ponerorchis graminifolia, Ponerorchis hemipiloides, Ponerorchis joo-iokiana, Ponerorchis kiraishiensis, Ponerorchis limprichtii, Ponerorchis puberula, Ponerorchis renzii, Ponerorchis taivanensis, Ponerorchis takasago-montana, Ponerorchis tominagae, Ponerorchis omeishanica, Ponerorchis pugeensis, Ponerorchis sichuanica, Ponerorchis exilis, Ponerorchis alpestris, Ponerorchis amplexifolia, Ponerorchis basifoliata, Ponerorchis bidupensis, Ponerorchis bifoliata, Ponerorchis capitata, Ponerorchis camptoceras, Ponerorchis compacta, Ponerorchis cucullata, Ponerorchis dolichocentra, Ponerorchis faberi, Ponerorchis farreri, Ponerorchis gonggashanica, Ponerorchis gracilis, Ponerorchis keiskei, Ponerorchis kinoshitae, Ponerorchis lepida, Ponerorchis luteola, Ponerorchis monantha, Ponerorchis oblonga, Ponerorchis ovata, Ponerorchis papilionacea, Ponerorchis physoceras, Ponerorchis simplex, Ponerorchis secundiflora, Ponerorchis tetraloba, Ponerorchis thailandica, Ponerorchis tibetica, Ponerorchis trifurcata, Ponerorchis wenshanensis, Ponerorchis parceflora, Ponerorchis yueana,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-163283: Based on the initial data import
Jisaburo Ohwi (1905-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ohwi' in the authors string.
Noriaki Fukuyama (1912-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fukuy.' in the authors string.